Before you can budget for survival, you have to define what survival looks like.
Budgeting is a Team Sport, So Here’s How to Play It
Stop budgeting in silos, and start treating it like the team sport it is.
How CFOs Can Say What Presidents Need to Hear
In higher education finance, how you say it matters almost as much as what you’re saying.
Operating vs. Non-Operating: The Silent Killer
The difference between breaking even and running a deficit may come down to how you’re classifying revenue.
Why should CFOs understand the difference between teaching and learning?
There is a significant shift in the expectation for the roles of CFOs and senior leadership teams in higher ed today.
What drives our cost structure in higher education?
With fewer families choosing college today, it may be time to rethink and revamp our cost structure to increase the value of higher ed.
Predictions for Higher Ed Finance Priorities in 2026
Each year I look ahead to determine what the top finance priorities will be in higher ed for the coming year.
How to Stress Test Projections: Part 2
To stress test your strategy, you need to understand revenue, expense, and liquidity.







